Ed,
 
I've dialed back my project aspirations a bit, (entirely financial)  but not going to hang it up.
 
I've ruined a few seat cushions. Its funny, those experiences are some that I treasure the most. What else are you going to talk about around a campfire? Tales of stupidity and danger are always tops on my list. Nobody wants to hear about the perfect round of golf you just played or how nicely you mowed your lawn this morning. (unless you were struck by lightning or almost cut your foot off) At least I don't. And I'd like to be able to tell a few stories of my own. Meaning is right. What the hell is living worth if you don't experience a few things. I will do what I can to minimize the risk, but you have to get off the sofa. Nobody's gettin' out o this one alive.